Incidence, characteristics and risk factors of endotracheal tube-related pressure injuries in intensive care units.

Background: Medical devices commonly used for the treatment and care of critically ill patients can cause pressure injuries in intensive care units (ICUs). The endotracheal tube (ETT) is one of the most common medical devices to cause pressure injuries.

Aim: This study investigated the incidence of, characteristics of and risk factors for ETT-related pressure injuries for ICU patients.